Work Placement Coach

Dovetail and Slate; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Peterborough is seeking a Work Placement Coach to act as a liaison between learners, curriculum teams, and employers. The role includes promoting and preparing learners for work placements and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in education environments. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications, including Level 3 and minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C including English and Maths).
• Experience supporting young people and liaising with employers in an educational or training environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison between learners, curriculum teams, and employers.
• Lead on employer engagement and placement planning.
• Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and documentation requirements are completed.
• Monitor placement progress, gather feedback, and support learners and employers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Level 3 qualification

Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C including English and Maths)

Job description

Work Placement Coach

• Location: Peterborough
• Type: Full time
• Reporting to: Work Placement Team Leader
• Salary: 26,994

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Peterborough.

Role Purpose

• Act as a key liaison between learners, curriculum teams, and employers to secure meaningful work placements.
• Lead on employer engagement and placement planning to meet learning objectives and college targets.
• Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and documentation requirements are completed before, during, and after placements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with curriculum staff to identify placement needs and match learners accordingly.
• Promote and prepare learners for work placements through tutorials, workshops, and learning platforms.
• Carry out risk assessments and employer health and safety checks in line with college policy
• Manage all placement documentation, including learner profiles, parental consent, and DBS checks where applicable.
• Maintain strong external relationships with employers, generating new leads and opportunities.
• Monitor placement progress, gather feedback, and support learners and employers throughout the process.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications, including Level 3 and minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C including English and Maths).
• Experience supporting young people and liaising with employers in an educational or training environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding policies, workplace risk assessments, and health & safety.
• Full right to work in the UK, with a clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Important Notice

• Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
• This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
• Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited phone number removed acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited phone number removed acts as an Employment Agency.